Doug Thatcher Releases Book on Wayne County

From The Wayne County Independent

by Jason W. Selby

Doug Thatcher grew up around a mile west of the Wayne County Home. From his parents’ land, he could see the brick building.

“It used to be a real hustling and bustling place,” Doug said. “Some of the residents did farm work. It depended on what their disability was, if they were physically in good shape, and they could take direction. There were animals to raise and crops to harvest. They were pretty self-sufficient as far as growing their own food. They had a big garden.

“Others would help with dishes and clean the residence, and do some yardwork. It depended on people’s abilities.”

This experience became part of Doug’s first book, Bring Me Back Home, a work of nonfiction outlining the changes taking place around the world in contrast to the daily grind of rural life in Iowa circa the mid-century.

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